Best Irelands Metal Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 302: The Metal Cell Forums: A Live Stream Special about Monkfest 2024, a one day festival on July 6th Phamarcia, Limerick with money raised donated to Temple St. Children's Hospital, Dublin. 1:11:55

9h ago1:11:55

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We were delighted to welcome Alex of Tooms, Eoghan of Slung from a Tree and Emmet of From The Depths Podcast on the show to talk about the upcoming eight band Doom/Sludge & Metal festival Monkfest. The lads along with Roger of Cursed Monk records are gearing up for the third year of Monkfest in Pharmacia, Limerick. Bands playing are Blut (UK), Geis…

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Ep.10 Be Yourself on Social Media - Or else don't! 27:07

6h ago27:07

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We chat about "one-sided" social media relationships, and our experiences with how we present our personalities to others, online and offline.By Feckology

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introducing the band BRAZEN TONGUE 6:58

2h ago6:58

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Todays band sponsors BRAZEN TONGUE https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Z63cqXyFlU506JN4HB3RW?si=bS_V3SjxSWatiBtPuCdBDw https://instagram.com/brazen_tongue ttps://brazentongue.bandcamp.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep09. The Decline of Drinking Culture: Not better, not worse, just different? 25:52

6h ago25:52

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In today's episode, the Big Mouse and @feckinmetalcast reflect on the Decline of Drinking Culture including changes in how we socialize, consume entertainment, pursue fringe hobbies, and of course, meet people of our chosen sexual orientation (less caution to the wind, more safety, more online dating). Are things better or worse for young people - …

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Stevie K's Podcast Show (Extended) Interview with RAB BEGGS Northern Irelands Top Lead Guitarist / visits ACDC Compass point Studios / Winter Rock band / Toronto / Russia / Europe / Raised on Rock and ... 1:22:24

3d ago1:22:24

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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Podcast Show (Extended) Interview with RAB BEGGS Northern Irelands Top Lead Guitarist / visits ACDC's Compass point Studios His playing days with Winter Rock band His playing in Toronto with Dirty White boy Shows in Russia / Europe His Raised on Rock gigs / His passions = Angus Young +…

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Rockism ain't dead, AI music money laundering claims 35:36

5d ago35:36

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Today I discuss the claims that older music fans are 'rockist', whatever that means, should festivals with an ageing demographic try and reinvent themselves somehow? how do you do that without alienating your core base, AI money laundering claims through streaming platforms and various other waffle...... support this show over at http://patreon.com…

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Episode 301: Hero In Error: Gary (Guitars) and Confey (Drums) of Irish/UK metal/hardcore band talk about their new incredible self titled EP. 50:24

4h ago50:24

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Formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 2007, Hero In Error was founded by drummer Stephen Reilly and guitarist Gary Regan, the band’s inception was fueled by the desire to blend the diverse styles of Mastodon, Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins, and Sikth. The five piece which are completed by Rob Powderly (Guitars), Jay Doyle (Bass) and UK based vocalist Kaan Tas…

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I wanna be somebody, or at least I did...... 43:09

2d ago43:09

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WASP.....one of the greatest ever metal bands right? maybe one of the greatest ever opening songs...statements of intent, but what does it represent in a cultural context? genuinely rebellious? why were the 80s fulls of bands, movies, books, and personalities who didn't hate themselves? why is there no more rebel songs, protest songs or even any an…

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Stevie K's Podcast Interview with Shaun Nelson ,Scotland's Finest Lead Guitarist Export / Raised on Metal and Rock / Fun Stories of Gigging, His Relaxation, His guitar gear and Much more... 1:11:19

16d ago1:11:19

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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Podcast Interview with Shaun Nelson, Scotland's Finest Lead Guitarist Export / Raised on Metal and Rock / Fun Stories of Gigging, His Relaxation, His guitar gear and Much more...By Stevie K's Podcast Show, Music + Memories

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Ep08. Give a Man a Mask: The Quirks of Performing on Stage 23:47

1d ago23:47

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We chat about live stage performance in the wake of @feckinmetalcast's live stage performance, where he performed live, on stage.By Feckology

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Stone deaf in the US and A 35:45

7d ago35:45

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Seeing as Primordial is coming to the US later this month for the first time in over a decade to play some club shows I take a look at the costs involved in getting there, petitions, visas, rising flight costs, merch commissions and all the rest....the romantic dream of getting in the van and hitting the road still exists! but it's becoming more of…

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Episode 300: TEN TON SLUG: Sludge Merchants Rónán, Sean & Pavol celebrate their incredible debut album 'Colossal Oppressor'. 1:18:10

4d ago1:18:10

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It was terrific to host Rónán (Vocals), Sean (Guitars) & Pavol (Bass) of the legendary sludge merchants Ten Ton Slug at The Metal Cell Studios. As you can imagine, cans were cracked open, riffs were talked about, stories of the making of 'Colossal Oppressor' were shared and craic was had. The lads have crafted one of the most important releases in …

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Stevie K's Podcast Interview with Sammy Mc.Comiskey. Ex-Lead Vocalist , Tyrant / Under-Fire / Local Legend / LFC Fan / Fun stories and More 47:36

23d ago47:36

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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Podcast Interview with Sammy Mc.Comiskey. Ex-Lead Vocalist , Tyrant / Under-Fire / Local Legend / LFC Fan / Fun stories and MoreBy Stevie K's Podcast Show, Music + Memories

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Ep07. Talking to Girls or: How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Naggin (Musings from Two Alumni of Single-Sex Catholic Schools) 27:13

8d ago27:13

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On this episode, Traynor and The Big Mouse reflect on growing up attending single-sex primary and secondary schools in Ireland, and how it affected their abilities to interact with the opposite sex.By Feckology

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Artificial Depeche Mode mood not found 33:51

3d ago33:51

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With every intention of starting this episode off with a striking AI created Depeche Mode track I discovered...it's gone from the internet. How and why and what are the implications? should artists be forgiven for using AI artwork, do we judge younger or older bands in different ways? This and a quick look back at Primordial's hometown show last we…

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Episode 299: Uragh do a track by track overview of their incredible progressive metal/metalcore debut album 'Maelstrom'. 1:30:46

4d ago1:30:46

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I was joined by Craig Murphy, Marcelo Varge, Jason Hodgkins and Sebastian Sparr of Uragh for this much awaited track by track overview of their incredible progressive metal/metalcore debut album 'Maelstrom'. It's no secret how much I admire this band and the lads were in top form as they joined me to talk through this very important release for the…

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Episode 298: The Donnys: Oisín (Vocals/Guitars), Ethan (Bass), Adam (Keyboards), Niall (Lead Guitars) & Eoghan (Drums) chatted with Letty, the first night of their Get Active Tour. 18:33

6d ago18:33

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The Donnys are an exciting vibrant five piece rock and roll experience born and bred in Kilkenny. Ranging in age from 18 to 19, their combined musical talent and aspirational drive leaves no doubt that they are a force to be reckoned with. Since forming in late 2021, The Donnys have proven themselves as an ambitious and ever growing force securing …

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Stevie K's Podcast interview with Jonathan Carson / Jonny Carson / JC / Guitarist + Collector / Whiskey / Music Shop jokes and much more. 1:00:00

30d ago1:00:00

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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Podcast interview with Jonathan Carson / Jonny Carson / JC / Guitarist + Collector / Whiskey / Music Shop jokes and much moreBy Stevie K's Podcast Show, Music + Memories

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ART AND ANARCHY w/ KIM HOLM 1:47:34

15d ago1:47:34

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Episode 202 is a long and winding chat with Norwegian artist Kim Holm, if you have the live Primordial album 'Gods to the Godless' you can see his incredible live action portraits of the band in the inner sleeve. Kim is absolutely killing it online on his various channels, has long connections to the Bergen Black Metal scene and his individualistic…

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Ep06. Now take a second to enjoy it Now 22:04

13d ago22:04

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A cynical and disdainful critique of the "living in the moment" life coaches and their kernels of truth.By Feckology

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Episode 297: NIHILANTH: Pete Craig of Belfast Deathcore band Nihilanth, discusses 'Destroyer of Worlds' their brilliant debut ep, the formation of the band & future plans. 52:41

20d ago52:41

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It was a pleasure to welcome Pete Craig guitarist and one of the founding members of the brilliant Deathcore band Nihilanth to the show. We discuss a lot of topics on the show, I asked Pete about his time with his previous band Death of a Salesman, how he met Aidan Thompson, who now is the current singer of Nihilanth after hanging up his bass playi…

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Episode 296: The Metal Cell Forums Live YouTube Stream April 2024: Post Siege of Limerick chat & a debate on setlist times for live established bands, who wants shorter sets? 1:31:13

1M ago1:31:13

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THE METAL CELL FORUMS ARE BACK! Danielle, Evan, Howard & Letty join me for a live stream on The Metal Cell YouTube channel in yet another great excuse to chat about our favorite subject 'METAL'. The topics covered were the Siege of Limerick - Earrach MMXXIV at Dolans, Limerick, we debate 'what is the perfect setlist time for established bands playi…

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Ep05. Advice 25:03

20d ago25:03

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We discuss our relationships with advice, including unsolicited advice, and our good and bad experiences with advice. We advise you to listen, and if you take our advice, you won't think twice about biting your tongue or something else that finishes this sentence...By Feckology

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Is your city turning into a cultural wasteland? 37:56

2M ago37:56

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Has your city turned into an endless procession of cranes building high rises and skyscrapers with unnamed and unseen tenants? all the interesting and curious places in the city razed to the ground to build apartments no one can afford that seem to sit empty or boutique hotels designed for moneyed tourists, artist and locals have had to move out as…

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Episode 295: Cherym: Hannah (Vocals/Guitar), Alannagh (Drums) & Emer (Bass) of the Derry pop punk/garage band. 22:07

20d ago22:07

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Cherym is a 3-piece band from Derry. They take influence from Charly Bliss, Bikini Kill, PUP and Pixies. The band members Hannah (she/they) Alannagh (she/they) and Emer (she/her) all met in college and formed the band over a love for pop punk and garage music. The bands debut album, “Take it or Leave It”, came out the 16th of February, 2024. Letty …

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Ep97. Yves Bradler (Amethyst) 52:33

1M ago52:33

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On this episode, I chat to Yves Bradler, guitarist from up-and-coming traditional heavy metal band Amethyst. Amethyst made waves in 2023 with their excellent debut EP "Rock Knights". I chat to Yves about his early exposure to rock music from listening to his parents' record collections, starting to play guitar in his teens, feeling isolated at this…

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Ep04. Shit Friendships 21:51

27d ago21:51

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What is a shit friendship? When is it time to call it quits/pull the plug/put it out of its misery? We discuss a couple of examples of shit friendships from our lives, and how they eventually played out. Follow us on Twitter: @feckologyBy Feckology

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Harry Potter and the Flag of H8 36:08

2M ago36:08

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As promised todays podcast is a spicey meatball, a sideways, darkly humorous but relatively serious look at Scotlands new Hate Speech legislation, Irelands own version waiting in the wings, why a variant might be coming to a country near you soon, why right here right now and what this means for freedom of speech and civil liberties. Also includes …

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Episode 294: Trenchknife: One of Irelands finest Death Metal bands from Limerick, talk to me about new music coming out in 2024, the bands history and upcoming gigs. 47:13

24d ago47:13

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It was a pleasure to welcome Dan (Vocals), Mike (Guitars) & Eoin (Bass) of legendary Limerick Death Metal band Trenchknife on to the show! The lads were in top form as we settled down to talk about the new music that will be coming out in 2024, some of their upcoming gigs and we take a look back at the bands history in some of the many of the topic…

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Episode 293: Recoil: Jack (Vocals), AJ (Organs) Evan(Lead Guitar) Conor (Bass) & Andrew (Drums) of the Alt/Rock band from Wexford chat to Letty. 14:47

27d ago14:47

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Recoil are a rising 5 piece Alt/Rock band from Wexford. Here's the official blurb about the band: Recoil are an explosive teenage Punk/Rock Band, high energy with rocking original music. They have been featured on BEAT 102 103 with their single, 'RIP YOU OUT', which had over 42,000 plays on Spotify. Letty has a chat with the lads about their single…

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Stevie K's Podcast interview with Paul Kenny Musician and Artist / Boomtown Rats support / West End Art / The Pound Club / Strike / and much more 44:19

2M ago44:19

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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Podcast interview with Paul Kenny Musician and Established Artist / Boomtown Rats support / West End Art / The Pound Club / Strike / and much more, enjoy and thanks for listening.By Stevie K's Podcast Show, Music + Memories

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Ep96. Sortilège With Melissa (Metal Chat Podcast) 1:22:45

2M ago1:22:45

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On this episode, I join forces with my friend Melissa from the Metal Chat Podcast to delve into the discography of the original incarnation of Sortilège. We discuss how we discovered the band, rate them against their contemporaries, and examine each of the first three releases: Sortilège, Métamorphose, and Larmes de Héros, playing clips from some o…

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Ep03. Fist Pints 23:02

2M ago23:02

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On Episode 3 of Feckology, we discuss the concept of over-friendly waiting staff, who in their efforts to make you feel at ease, can conversely make you feel ill-at-ease. We also cover off other ostensibly customer-friendly measures introduced in recent years in Irish pubs, which only detract from the customer experience. Follow us on Twitter: @fec…

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THE MOST POPULAR METAL BAND IN EACH COUNTRY? 44:14

2M ago44:14

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This weeks podcast is a statistical indulgence, I love maths and numbers so this is manna from hell! heavy metal hell.....an article came out publishing the most popular metal band from each country via Spotify stats, so I dig into those, what they mean, who cares, and what they say about rock and metals place in streaming culture. Primordial repre…

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Stevie K's Podcast Interview with Musician + Actor Mr Erik Coleman / Game of Thrones / Line of Duty and more 45:27

2M ago45:27

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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Sks Podcast Interview with Musician + Actor Mr Erik Coleman Game of Thrones / Line of Duty and more.By Stevie K

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Ep02. Can You Watch Our Seats? 20:24

2M ago20:24

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How do you feel when someone in a pub/cafe/food court/saloon asks you to watch their coat/bag/seats/anvil while they disappear for an indeterminate amount of time? Placing importance on the unimportant, your hosts Traynor and The Big Mouse chew the fat over this frustrating situation.By Feckology

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Citizens of nowhere w / STEVE HUGHES 1:31:57

2M ago1:31:57

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The return of the legendary Steve Hughes, comedian, drummer.....social commentator and all round force of nature! The video will be up eventually on his channel, listed below, subscribe. We discuss important topics like what is the first ever death metal album all the way to globalist tactics of divide and conquer disseminated through the culture w…

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Episode 292: Gravity Well: Fionnuala, Tom, Mike & Ciaran chat about their new psych/doom album 'Negative Space' and we take a look at the bands history. 44:29

1M ago44:29

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Belfast band Gravity Well, have released their stunning new album 'Negative Space' which is a psych-infused doom odyssey, heaving with dense grooves and hypnotic rhythms to inspire severe bouts of head nodding. I talk to singer/synths, Fionnuala McGlinchey, along with guitarist Tom Finney, bassist Michael McFarlane and Ciaran O'Kane on drums. We go…

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Episode 291: Psykosis: Thrashers Grant, Tom, Liam & Aidan chat with Letty about their upcoming new album MindGames, influences and the history of their thrash band. 17:47

1M ago17:47

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Psykosis are an Irish Thrash Metal Band that started up in late November 2008 in Ballybrack. The band honed their sound, playing shows and supporting big international acts such as D.R.I., Evile, Nuclear Assault and more. They have one full length release 'Welcome to the Psyko Ward' out in 2016 and released a single 'Tossed to the Dogs' in 2020. Ps…